PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:PZZA • US6988131024
Current stock price
31.76 USD
-0.88 (-2.7%)
At close:
32 USD
+0.24 (+0.76%)
Pre-Market:
This PZZA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PZZA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PZZA was profitable.
- PZZA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- PZZA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- PZZA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.53%, PZZA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.84%, PZZA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PZZA is significantly above the industry average of 10.68%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (11.84%) for PZZA is well below the 3 year average (16.01%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that PZZA had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.53% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 11.84% |
ROA(3y)7.43%
ROA(5y)6.11%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.01%
ROIC(5y)17.08%
1.3 Margins
- PZZA has a Profit Margin (1.44%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- PZZA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- PZZA has a worse Operating Margin (4.49%) than 68.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PZZA has declined.
- PZZA has a worse Gross Margin (28.89%) than 79.37% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PZZA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.44% | ||
| GM | 28.89% |
OM growth 3Y-11.72%
OM growth 5Y-1.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.41%
PM growth 5Y-8.96%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%
2. PZZA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PZZA is creating value.
- PZZA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- PZZA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PZZA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.58 indicates that PZZA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.58, PZZA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PZZA is 14.67, which is on the high side as it means it would take PZZA, 14.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- PZZA has a Debt to FCF ratio (14.67) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.72
WACC6.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- PZZA has a Current Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PZZA has a Current ratio (0.82) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- PZZA has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PZZA has a Quick ratio of 0.70. This is in the lower half of the industry: PZZA underperforms 65.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. PZZA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PZZA have decreased strongly by -38.89% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.70% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.27% in the past year.
- PZZA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.52% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.77%
Revenue growth 5Y2.52%
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 32.15% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.36% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.03%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue Next Year-6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. PZZA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.21, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PZZA.
- PZZA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PZZA is cheaper than 60.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.89. PZZA is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.14 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PZZA.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PZZA is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. PZZA is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PZZA's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- PZZA's earnings are expected to grow with 12.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
5. PZZA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.64%, PZZA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.10, PZZA pays a better dividend. On top of this PZZA pays more dividend than 96.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, PZZA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.64% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of PZZA grows each year by 6.96%, which is quite nice.
- PZZA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- PZZA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 206.77% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PZZA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of PZZA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP206.77%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
PZZA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
31.76
-0.88 (-2.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/bmo
Inst Owners106.91%
Inst Owner Change-6.74%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change5.6%
Market Cap1.04B
Revenue(TTM)2.05B
Net Income(TTM)29.57M
Analysts73.33
Price Target40.86 (28.65%)
Short Float %12.33%
Short Ratio2.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.64% |
Yearly Dividend1.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
DP206.77%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-09 2026-02-09 (0.46)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(4)21.54%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.82%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.68%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.89%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.7%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.04%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.83%
PT rev (1m)-15.7%
PT rev (3m)-18.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.14 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.27 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.54 |
EPS(TTM)1.43
EY4.5%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY5.22%
FCF(TTM)1.57
FCFY4.95%
OCF(TTM)3.84
OCFY12.09%
SpS62.6
BVpS-13.56
TBVpS-15.61
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.53% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 16.89% | ||
| ROIC | 11.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.64% | ||
| OM | 4.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.44% | ||
| GM | 28.89% | ||
| FCFM | 2.51% |
ROA(3y)7.43%
ROA(5y)6.11%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.01%
ROIC(5y)17.08%
ROICexc(3y)17.17%
ROICexc(5y)18.61%
ROICexgc(3y)19.89%
ROICexgc(5y)21.63%
ROCE(3y)22.85%
ROCE(5y)24.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.82%
OM growth 3Y-11.72%
OM growth 5Y-1.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.41%
PM growth 5Y-8.96%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 80.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 174.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.58 |
F-Score5
WACC6.9%
ROIC/WACC1.72
Cap/Depr(3y)101.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)119.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.56%
Profit Quality(3y)119.04%
Profit Quality(5y)653.3%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
EPS Next Y16.03%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.77%
Revenue growth 5Y2.52%
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%
Revenue Next Year-6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
EBIT growth 1Y-37.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.4%
EBIT growth 5Y0.49%
EBIT Next Year90.01%
EBIT Next 3Y26.29%
EBIT Next 5Y26.35%
FCF growth 1Y51%
FCF growth 3Y9.37%
FCF growth 5Y-19.31%
OCF growth 1Y18.16%
OCF growth 3Y2.27%
OCF growth 5Y-7.54%
PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC / PZZA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PZZA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PZZA.
What is the valuation status for PZZA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of PZZA stock?
PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for PZZA stock?
The financial health rating of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PZZA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is expected to grow by 16.03% in the next year.